Act For Alexandria
Alexandria’s home for philanthropy.
For twenty years, ACT has been on the front lines, responding to longstanding and emergent needs in our city. ACT brings the community together to elevate local philanthropic giving and engagement to new heights. We connect donors with causes they are passionate about and collaborate with nonprofits to optimize resources and impact.
We are community conveners, capacity builders, and problem solvers. Our efforts are guided by our community-driven strategic plan, which lays the framework for efforts now, and into the future. ACT works with our partners to incubate new collaborations and approaches that advance the economic well-being of Alexandrians.
Heather Peeler, President & CEO of Act for Alexandria
During Heather’s tenure, ACT has expanded its service to the community and deepened its impact. Key initiatives have addressed racial equity, economic mobility for low-income Alexandrians, and youth success. In 2020, ACT distributed $5.76M in COVID emergency assistance. Throughout her career she has focused on bringing people together to make their organizations and their communities stronger. She serves as Chair of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers and as a Commissioner on the Washington, D.C. Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts and earned her M.B.A. from The Anderson School at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
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